Our cow's are a vital component of Morning Star Organic Farm. Each cow serves as a member of our family and is cared for in the same fashion. Being a small organic family farm we are very in tuned with our cows need's. Our experience shows that well fed, naturally sustained, stress and antibiotics free (organic) cows = happy cows!

Morning Star Organic Farm’s Animal Welfare Standards:

A. No antibiotics are used on any of Morning Star Organic Farm’s milk cows, except for in the extreme case of life or death in which the cow is sold or separated from the production herd.

B. No growth or milk stimulating hormones are used on any of Morning Star Organic Farm’s cows.

C. No pesticides are used in the environment (farm) unless they are “organic” compliant.

D. USDA standards apply as binding guidelines to the pasture environment, care and condition. All dairy pastures are USDA certified organic.

E. All lactating animals that are producing raw milk for human consumption are allowed access to pasture 150 days per year.

F. Lactating animals are provided a clean place to lie down and rest. All bedding areas are natural pasture or straw in a covered shed or open corral.

G. All animals are not kept in crowded conditions and are allowed to range freely, seek solitude and undisturbed rest.

H. There is fresh water available at all times.

I. There is adequate space available for the animal to experience all natural behaviors including: birthing, breeding etc.